Re: V8 gas mileage

Posted by JWL On 2010/12/14 11:23:56

Ross, maybe it has to do with emphasis on horsepower and not on torque. What I find attractive about Diesel powered vehicles is the maximum, or near-maximum, torque is developed at relatively low RPMs - when compared to gasoline engines. You can stay in top gear going up hills and long grades and still maintain steady speed. Of course, turbo and supercharged gasoline engines develop good medium engine speed torque. In a modern vehicle, I have favored Diesel with a low pressure turbo. It's all about torque and range.

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